We recently had the opportunity to meet with this contractor for a bid on our deck project, and…read moreeven though we ultimately decided to move forward with another company, I still wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the very positive experience we had. They were extremely professional, responsive, and prompt in all communications. Scheduling was easy, they showed up on time, and took the time to thoroughly assess our project and answer our questions without making us feel rushed. It was clear they are very knowledgeable in their field and have a strong understanding of deck construction, materials, and best practices. They also came across as honest, reliable, and straightforward -- qualities that are not always easy to find. We truly appreciated the time and effort they put into providing a thoughtful estimate, and would absolutely consider reaching out again for future projects.

Excellent and amazing work!!…read more We called Mikhail to get a quote on assembling a catalog ordered 12 x 16 foot gazebo. Mikhail quoted in a very timely manner and a very competitive bid. Plus as an added bonus MS Construction told us that the gazebo we ordered was a high quality brand. After years of assembling gazebos, they know the high quality from the not so high quality brands. The team he sent were Dennis and Mark and let me tell you they did amazing work! They were both very careful and thorough in their high quality work of assembling the huge gazebo! They take care and pride in their work! Plus they were very both personable people to deal with. Very nice people!! We asked to have a gazebo assembled and MS Construction and Services did the job beautifully!! Highly recommend this company would hire them again and again!!

We recently had our deck stained by Summit Deck Doctor, and the results exceeded our expectations…read more From the initial consultation through the final walkthrough, Rupert and Michael were professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. They took the time to explain the process, helped us choose the right stain, and paid close attention to every detail. Our deck looks absolutely beautiful--it's clear they take pride in their craftsmanship and the quality of their work. The team was punctual, communicative, and left the work area spotless when the job was complete.

Looking for a fencing company and this company came up that sounded familiar but I had a negative…read morereaction to. Then I remember, we hired them years back for a deck job! Don't fall for the sales pitch, the work was poor and the experience terrible. My dad was an unscrupulous (to be kind) used car salesman and Rupert reminded me so much of him I really should have known better. Would not recommend for any job.

We contacted Scott at Deck Medic to sand and paint our existing redwood deck, along with some…read moreredwood stairs going up into the upper area of our backyard. Scott was a total pleasure to work with. He arrived on time and gave us a quote that we thought was very fair and reasonabally priced. Scott made sure that we were completely satisfied with the end result of the complteted job. We had a great experience with Deck Medic and we highly recommend them.

Scott refinished our deck and it looks phenomenal. He pressure washed it, sanded it, and stained…read moreit. His knowledge of the stains was really helpful. Great follow through and people compliment us on how good it looks. It was grey and splintering and now my little one can run barefoot on it. It makes me happy that I have extended the life of my deck and can enjoy it for years to come.

Wow! Cyndi completely transformed our living space. We feel like we upgraded to a new home. Her…read morevision for our kitchen opened up our entire first floor. Our master bedroom and bathroom are beautiful and functional. She is such a gifted designer and guided us through every aspect of selecting the materials, colors, and layout. She is truly the best!

This is a very long overdue review...  Over the course of several years we worked with Cyndi Mosher…read moreat Beyond the Box on a complete rebuild of our Westside home in Santa Cruz. The project was primarily an owner build, so between that and the pandemic it ended up being a multi-year project.  Over the course of planning and building we worked very closely with Cyndi - not only on the designs for our kitchen and bathrooms but for general design help throughout the house. Cyndi was absolutely wonderful to work with throughout the whole process. Not only was she incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and helpful - she had an inordinate amount of patience (and tact!) in helping us navigate through the thousands of decisions that had to be made. She was adept at creating a cohesive design out of our rather ad hoc lists of likes and dislikes, and did so without imposing her own personal preferences or style. My husband and I also both appreciated that she was very pragmatic - she understood that we weren't interested in building a mansion and was very good about pointing out the areas where it made sense to spend and where it didn't. Her knowledge and contacts in the business were invaluable, both in terms of the quality of the workmanship we ended up with as well as access to resources that we would not have been able to find on our own. When it came time to order all our cabinets and countertops she handled every last detail, and made sure that what we ultimately received exactly matched her specifications. I was originally hesitant to hire a designer, both because of the additional cost and also because my husband and I are both fairly practical and were more interested in function over form. We have no regrets - engaging Cyndi to help us with the project was money that was very well spent. Not only did it prevent expensive mistakes, but we love the results. After living in the house for over a year I can honestly say that there isn't anything that she helped design that I would do differently if given the chance. A few of the rooms from our project are pictured on the Beyond the Box website: https://www.btbkitchens.com/rustic-elegance

I "worked with" a SCK&B designer on a small bathroom remodel several years ago. I used those quotes…read morebecause the guy did nothing that could be called work. I went in there with my own design for my bathroom in hand, and asked for help putting the project together. Maybe refining or adding to my design. Maybe advice on appropriate materials and fixtures. This "designer" was so useless that I ended up obtaining most of the materials myself, not from SCKB. Furthermore, he simply copied my design -- with zero changes -- and called it his. When the project was finished, this guy saved photos of the room and, I later found out, used them in his portfolio of completed designs. A room that I designed. This would be little more than an annoyance and maybe a funny story if it were not for the fact that in the middle of this process he demanded I write him a check -- made out to him, not his employer -- for a "consultation fee." I didn't know it at the time, but this was nothing but a shakedown. Theft. There was no consultation fee for his "services" (at least this was true at that time). The income for SCKB's "designers" came at that time from from commission on selling materials and fixtures and, I assume, a percentage of the contractor's fee (at that time they referred clients to independent builders, but it appears from their website that they may employ their own builders now). After I found out I'd been had, I contacted the owners of SCK&B and told them the whole story, and was blown off without any explanation. And here is the kicker: the guy was still working at SCK&B as recently as two years ago. So they kept him on even knowing that he did this. This was my experience with SCK&B. Your mileage may vary. Needless to say, I don't recommend this business.

I've used SCKB for years for both cabinets and plumbing supplies, as well as having them do kitchen…read moreand bath remodels on my investment homes. Ryan, his lead craftsman/installer, is a no-nonsense machine. They get in and get the job done without the drama you get with some contractors. Dave O.